BIG SKY SPRING

Central MT RR and Mission Mtn RR, June 5-9, 2024

Pacific Railcar Operators is pleased to announce a spring excursion on the Central Montana Railroad (former MILW) and the Mission Mountain Railroad (former GN). Set on will be at the road crossing west of the engine house in Denton from 3-6pm June 5th and at the highway crossing in Fortine MT from 3-6 pm on June 7th. Do not set on in Denton until all paperwork is verified by the ECs, and all passengers have signed the General Release.  Operator insurance, Operator’s Certificate, Mounted radio, Spark Arrestor, new turntable requirements, Boots, and Safety Vest are required.   Pro General Order # 6 is in effect. 5 minute breakdown rule applies. Both days you will need to bring your lunch as we will not be stopping close to any towns. Total Miles around 180. 

Excursion Coordinator is Peter Wolfgram Email:  << Click Here >> 

The run fee is $300 per car, Make checks out to PRO and mail with forms to excursion coordinator Peter Wolfgram, 2701 Sheepshank Dr, Belgrade, MT  59714. Please include your current mailing address, cell phone number and email address on the registration form. All persons and passengers must attend all safety meetings, or you DO NOT ride.

Food, lodging, and fuel information will be in the run information packet.

Dry camping is allowed in Denton and Fortine on Railroad property next to set on.  Please ask for assistance as to where to park. 

If you would like to join us, please print, and carefully fill out the following four forms.   All forms can be found on the PRO Website under the Forms tab.  << Click Here for Forms >>

1.      PRO Excursion Registration form:

        Excursion name: BIG SKY SPRING

        Dates of: June 5-9, 2024

 2.    NARCOA General Release, printed double sided, single sheet:

        In consideration of Central Montana Railroad

        Permission to enter their property on the dates of June 5-7, 2024

        “Pacific Railcar Operators” is the NARCOA affiliate

 

3.      NARCOA General Release, printed double sided, single sheet:

        In consideration of Mission Mountain Railroad

        Permission to enter their property on the dates of June 8-9, 2024

        “Pacific Railcar Operators” is the NARCOA affiliate

 

4.      NARCOA Rail Vehicle Inspection form:

        Excursion: BIG SKY SPRING

        Location:  Denton, MT & Fortine, MT

        Date:  June 5-9, 2024

   

Send all forms, and a check for $300.00 payable to PRO, to:

Peter Wolfgram, 2701 Sheepshank Dr, Belgrade, MT  59714

Upon receipt of these documents and a check, a run packet with detailed information will be emailed.